Rogers hired as new county administrator for Charles City

Charles City County’s Board of Supervisors has announced that Keith Rogers Jr. has been selected as the next county administrator.

In a June 17 press release, the county announced that Rogers has been appointed to the new position.

“We are excited to welcome Mr. Rogers to Charles City County,” said District 3 representative and board chairman Byron Adkins Sr. in a press release. “We know that we have a lot to accomplish, and the board was impressed with Keith’s experience in addressing financial challenges and promoting open and transparent government.”

Rogers, a native of Hampton, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is also a graduate of the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at the Harvard Kennedy School and of the Public Executive Leadership Academy at the University of North Carolina. Rogers has served as the Chief of Staff (Senior Policy Advisor), in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer in the City of Richmond from 2009-2019. From there, he served as the town manager of Dumfries where he focused on improving the town’s financial management and economic growth. His most recent position was the city manager of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where he addressed issues of sound fiscal management and government transparency.

“I am pleased to have the privilege of returning to my home state to serve the citizens of Charles City County,” Rogers said in a released statement. “I have a passion for public service and believe that I can help the board achieve its vision for the county, but most importantly to focus first on stabilizing county finances, improving county operations and strengthening open relationships and trust with the county.”

Rogers will assume his role after a short transition with interim county administrator Sanford Wanner.